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Loneliness, depression, and sociability in older adults: The role of marital status

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study sought to examine the impact of marital status on sociability, loneliness, and depression in older persons. The study was carried out in Kanpur Nager, Uttar Pradesh, using a purposive sample approach. The questionnaire was handed out by interview to 65 older persons aged 61 to 80. The revised UCLA loneliness scale, Geriatric depression scale (GDS), and Berkman-Syme Social Network Index were used to evaluate loneliness, depression, and sociability in older persons. The findings indicated that marital status had a substantial influence on sociability, loneliness, and depression.

Source: International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

DOI: 10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i9b.2385

Authors: Divya Kaushik, Dr. Apoorva Panshikar, Aditi Dutt, Ayushi Mishra, Nirvikar shahi

Institutions: Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414045748

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